We can all agree that time is something that we do not have in excess. Being as productive and efficient as possible is important. Today we look at a free piece of software that aims to make things easier for someone lacking time or more importantly those that have...
Individuals with low vision and blindness use tactile markings to identify important buttons and settings on things such as microwaves, ovens, dishwashers, radios, thermostats, telephones, and more! For example, operating an oven with dials or a digital...
In July of 2010, Lions Club International approved a Video Magnifier Program to be run by the Lions of North Dakota. This program is giving state residents over the age of 18 a chance to read again. It is specifically designed to help those with a vision loss that...
My exploration into this topic was mainly fueled from the desire to lessen my load when going to meetings and wanting to stay as productive as possible by capturing notes electronically, without having to carry extra gear. What I found is you are able to lessen the...
Is multi-tasking making you feel like you are the star in a pinball game that just won't end? Well usually I can handle it, but these last few weeks, I felt the need to find something to help me focus. So the winner in my Google search for sanity was the 30/30 app...
The Pedaling for Possibilities (P4P) stationary bike race for 2014 is in the books! The money has been raised, and deadlines of March 1st, July 1st and November 1st are set for P4P funding applicants to submit applications for the purchase assistive technology (AT)...
What a time we had! February 8th found IPAT staff, community volunteers, bike teams and individual riders coming together for fun, competition and fund-raising at the North Dakota State University Wellness Center. It was all happening for our 4th annual Pedaling...
Video games open doors to a wide variety of enriching activities including enhancement of problem solving skills, hand-eye coordination, social networking, and maintaining overall mental and emotional health. For individuals with disabilities, gaming is all...
AT4ALL, is up and running! New features make buying, selling, and renting assistive technology (AT) much easier. Buy & Sell Buyers can search for items by keyword, equipment category, transaction type, or the organization listing the equipment....
Over the past few months I have been highlighting pieces of assistive technology (AT) that are featured in the various rooms of IPAT’s Home First Showroom. You have read about AT for the bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, and living room. Today I am featuring AT devices...